J Endocrinol Metab

Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, ISSN 1923-2861 print, 1923-287X online, Open Access

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Review

Volume 1, Number 3, August 2011, pages 97-100

Pheochromocytoma, the Challenge to Anesthesiologists

Tables

**Table 1.** Characteristics of Tests for Pheochromocytoma [2]
Test/Symptoms	Sensitivity (%)	Specificity (%)	Likelihood Ratio
Test/Symptoms	Sensitivity (%)	Specificity (%)	Positive Result	Negative Result
Vanillylmandelic acid excretion	81	97	27.0	0.20
Catecholamine excretion	82	95	16.4	0.19
Metanephrine excretion	83	95	16.6	0.18
Abdominal computed tomography	92	80	4.6	0.10
Concurrent paroxysmal hypertension, headache, sweating, and tachycardia	90	95	18.0	0.10

**Table 2.** Preoperative Evaluation of Patients With Pheochromocytoma
	Definition
Cardiovascular	Palpitations, tachycardia, diaphoresis, pallor, angina, history of myocardial infarction, dyspnea, orthopnea, hypertension, heart rate, congestive heart failure (S₃ orS₄ gallop, jugular venous distention, pulmonary crackles), intravascular volume depletion (orthostatic hypotension, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor)
Neurologic	Headache, diaphoresis, feelings of apprehension
Gastrointestinal	Abdominal pain, nausea, malnutrition, gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhea, palpation may precipitate a crisis